Category: Books
I got this little table runner back from the quilter last week. I have the binding attached but not sewn down. The quilt is one twelve inch Ohio Star block, four six inch Ohio Star blocks and twelve flying geese. I had some Fig Tree reds in a bin, which is what I used. Easy […]
So guess what came to my house yesterday? I may be the last person on the planet to get one of these, but I am now the owner of an Instant Pot! The Instant Pot is the modern version of a pressure cooker, with the addition of the features of being able to saute and […]
One way I was able to get so many books "read" during 2018 is that a number of them were audio versions of a book. I belong to Audible.com and have been a member for at least ten years. When I first joined, they would send you a CD in the mail that you would […]
I read a lot of books in 2018, but I also encountered some that "just weren't for me". In other words, books I disliked. What is your philosophy on finishing a book you are not enjoying? I used to think I should try to stick it out until the end. After all, 1) I'd paid […]
This next list of book recommendations from me contains mostly four star reads, as well as three five star ones. These were all excellent books and I enjoyed them immensely. Another long post, so I hope you will enjoy it! Honorable Mention Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarity I am a big fan of Liane […]
Well, I surprised myself by having the best reading year of my life. I read 102 books in 2018. My retirement from working had a lot to do with that extra time in which to read, and I hope to continue to enjoy as many good books in 2019. I am often told that my […]
I thought I would share three books that I plan to read right after the holidays. They are atmospheric and wintery reads from what I understand, and I am excited to jump into them. These books are a more "literary" choice, and will be in contrast to the "fluffier" books I have chosen to read […]
I finished the best book over the weekend. I actually read it in two sittings! Set during World War I, Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb was a such a good read. The book is told through an exchange of letters between two friends. Evie and Thomas grew up together in […]
During the Christmas season, I think it is fun to pick up a book that is set during the holidays. One new one that I purchased this year is "A Lot Like Christmas" by Connie Willis, only $10 on Amazon. It is a collection of short stories that will be sure to get you in […]
I have really enjoyed some books and tv programs recently and thought I would do a "Things I Have Been Loving" post. "We Were the Lucky Ones" by Georgia Hunter has to be one of the best books I have read this year. The story is based on the true experiences of the author's family, […]
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Hello, I’m Nicole, an enthusiastic quilter and fabric lover. This blog is mainly about my quilting journey, but I share some of my other interests as well, which include reading, cooking, decorating, lifestyle, and my family. When I am not quilting, I am reading, and will share monthly book reviews in this space. I love to hear back from my followers and enjoy getting to know you.
